Laura Pena defeated Conchita Martinez Granados 6-4 4-6 6-3 in the Cali 25K semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Conchita Martinez Granados came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Laura Pena had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 9 on clay. Laura Pena claimed a first win over Conchita Martinez Granados in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Pena L. came through in three sets.
Laura Pena beat Conchita Martinez Granados 6-4 4-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Laura Pena vs Conchita Martinez Granados — Cali 25K Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-02-10/granados-vs-pena-cali-25k-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 10 February 1997).